Work plan
Objective D.1.4: Increase/Secure Homelessness Program Funding
| # | Objective (Short) | Objective | Strategy (Milestone or Activity) | Strategy Description | Primary Department | Staff Lead | Supporting Department | Start Date | Target Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective D.1.4 | Increase/Secure Homelessness Program Funding | Strategically increase and secure additional funding sources by leveraging key partnerships that will support additional programs that reduce homelessness. | None | None | CM | John Stefanski | FIN, DS | None | None |
| Objective D.1.4 | Increase/Secure Homelessness Program Funding | Strategically increase and secure additional funding sources by leveraging key partnerships that will support additional programs that reduce homelessness. | Identify State/Federal Opportunities | Seek grants and other funding opportunities that will fund future homeless response. | CM | Nguyen Pham | FIN | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective D.1.4 | Increase/Secure Homelessness Program Funding | Strategically increase and secure additional funding sources by leveraging key partnerships that will support additional programs that reduce homelessness. | Design & Implement Fundraising Campaign | Identify and implement strategies & key donors, in coordination with the County. | CM | Daniel Cooperman | DS | Q2 | Q4 |
Goal D.2
Advance the development of new housing across all affordability levels to meet the state's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements as outlined in the City's Housing Element, ensuring diverse, sustainable, and equitable housing opportunities for all residents. Primary Department: CED
| # | Objective (Short) | Objective | Strategy (Milestone or Activity) | Strategy Description | Primary Department | Staff Lead | Supporting Department | Start Date | Target Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | None | None | CED | Greg Minor | CAO, CM | None | None |
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | Summarize findings of new housing laws | Evaluate the countywide report assembled by the Infill Developers Forum and incorporate relevant findings in City strategy. | CED | Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch | CAO, CM | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | Identify Outdated Code | Identify where municipal code is outdated based on recent changes in State housing law, including items already identified in the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element. | CED | Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch | CAO, CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | Develop Compliance Procedures | Develop standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with recent changes in state housing law, including major revisions to the application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). | CED | Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch | CAO, CM | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | Update Code | Update San Rafael code to align with recent changes in State housing law, including items already identified in the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element. | CED | Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch | CAO, CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective D.2.1 | Support Development | Analyze state housing laws and relevant case law to streamline policies, remove barriers, and support the development of new housing in alignment with legal requirements and community needs. | Streamline Utility Requirements | Work with partners to streamline utility capacity requirements for new development. | CED | Greg Minor | CAO, CM | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective D.2.2 | Evaluate Below Market Rate Program | Evaluate the Below Market Rate program model; identify opportunities to better leverage affordable housing assets and increase impact. | None | None | CED | Greg Minor | CAO, FIN | None | None |
| Objective D.2.2 | Evaluate Below Market Rate Program | Evaluate the Below Market Rate program model; identify opportunities to better leverage affordable housing assets and increase impact. | Update Agreement Template and Monitoring Fee | Update affordable housing agreement template and update Annual Monitoring Fee. | CED | Alexis Captanian | CAO, FIN | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective D.2.2 | Evaluate Below Market Rate Program | Evaluate the Below Market Rate program model; identify opportunities to better leverage affordable housing assets and increase impact. | Present to Housing and Homelessness Council Subcommittee | Provide a program update prior to renewing contract with Marin Housing Authority for program administration. | CED | Alexis Captanian | CAO, FIN | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective D.2.2 | Evaluate Below Market Rate Program | Evaluate the Below Market Rate program model; identify opportunities to better leverage affordable housing assets and increase impact. | Start Analysis and Evaluate Examples | Begin to evaluate existing program and identify potential changes. Review Below Market Rate (BMR) program models from other jurisdictions, including waitlist alternatives and best practices to leverage existing program assets. | CED | Alexis Captanian | CAO, FIN | Q4 | Q4 |